Public Resources

Federal Services
Federal agencies and programs for elderly care

State/County Public Services
State and local resources for senior care, state and county websites, Area Aging Offices, senior centers and more...

Private & Non-profit Resources

Care Management Basics
Where to start when providing senior care. Access to private eldercare management professionals. Resources for Cognitive & Home Assessments.

Caregiver Support
Resources for caregivers such as support groups, ideas and more...

Companionship
Resources for visiting services and companionship.

Concierge Services
Resources to help with errands, chores, pet services, etc.

Counseling, Disease & Social/Religious/Ethnic Support Groups & Associations
General behavioral/mental health counseling and condition-specific support groups, dealing with dementia and more...

Crisis & Security
CONTACT! & Reassurance organizations provide outreach services for the homebound. Tools and security programs to provide peace of mind when caring for an elderly person.

Drug Programs
Private resources for ordering and delivery of prescription medications.

Finances
Resources for financial (estate, retirement) planning, tax preparation and reverse mortgages.

Handyman Help
Resources for assistance with household tasks and repairs.

Healthcare & In-Home Services
Resources for senior home care (medical and personal care), visiting physicians & nurses, wellness services, hospital outreach programs, and more...

Hospitals, Rehab Centers, Nursing Homes & Specialty Facilities
Various health-related facilities & centers, including speciality facilities.

Housing
Resources to assist in locating senior housing for all levels of independence and ability, including Retirement Communities, Ssenior Apartments, Respite, Hospice, Home Modification programs, Realtors Specializing in Senior Moves, and much, much more.

Informational Guides and Websites
Information on senior & caregiver trends and issues, news & weather resources, senior & caregiver guides, and more...

Insurance
Insurance resources, from basic health insurance to Medicare, supplemental, long-term care, senior life insurance & life settlements and PreNeed (funeral) insurance.

Legal Services
Legal (elder law) resources including elder law attorneys, guardianships, Do-It-Yourself legal forms, and more...

Medical Equipment
Resources for durable and specialized medical equipment and supplies. Access to service (working) dogs.

Nutrition
Resources for nutrition help, meal programs, food delivery, nutritionists and dieticians and more...

Paperwork Help
Help with paying bills, completing medical insurance forms, paperwork organization, etc.

Senior Shopping Services
Specialty products for the elderly as consumers; consumer fraud prevention.

Social, Education & Recreation
Activities for senior citizens, senior dating services, education opportunities, senior health and fitness programs, and more...

Technology For Seniors
Senior-oriented technology education and technology-support services.

Transition Services
Assistance with the many transitions in life, such as retirement, organizing & downsizing, and end-of-life.

Transportation Services
Private and public transportation options for the elderly and disabled; aging driver challenges, handicapped parking & ambulance services.

Travel & Leisure
Resources for traveling seniors such as travel agencies, elder hostels, planned vacations, house-sitting, and more...

Veterans
Resources for veterans.

Volunteering & Jobs
Resources for volunteers, post-retirement job opportunities.